What is yours is yours, and in addition to your home, that includes items like your vehicle and your suitcase. You have protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, but there are exceptions to the rules, one of which is called “plain view.” About the Fourth...
How a traffic stop may lead to an unlawful search
From claims of a burnt-out taillight to a speeding charge, all too often, police officers attempt to use a relatively minor traffic violation as a reason to stop and detain the driver and search their vehicle for evidence of an unrelated offense. Motorists should know...
U.S. Supreme Court case may impact cell phone data privacy
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides protection to all people from unreasonable search and seizure of their person, home, papers and effects. In the more than 200 years since this document was drafted, a lot has changed in terms of how we define...
Do Drug Recognition Experts put you at risk for false arrest?
The Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program has been used in Arkansas for years. Under the program, police officers are trained to recognize certain signs and behaviors associated with impairment from drug use, and they can make arrests based on such assessments. A...
Safeguard your cellphone from illegal search and seizure.
It may have been late when you were speeding home or maybe your license plates were expired. Whatever the reason, you knew you'd be explaining your situation with an officer when you saw the police lights in your rearview mirror. As you were motioned to drive to the...
